MADRID 22 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confessed that they have “much to improve” after the match against Las Palmas, despite the 0-2 that they took from the island to, yes, stay up at LaLiga EA Sports and with A good collective commitment in defense.
The German coach pointed out that he did not expect to suffer so much but gave the three points for good. “With a flight of three and a half hours back, it is much better with these three points. I was not happy with the first half. In the break we show you some situations, which we can do better and of course we talk about what we did wrong In the first half, what we have to improve in the second half, “he said at a press conference.
“The players did well and I think they were not happy with the performance, but I think they are very happy with the three points,” he added, confessing the “tiredness” after winning the palms and also the triumph suffered against Rayo Vallecano .
On the other hand, Flick was asked about the substitutions of a Dani Olmo who opened the can in the second half. “He scored the first goal and this goal was very important to us. He was injured, and that also influences the other players, maybe they are one step ahead, so we also need to give him a few minutes to adapt. We are happy for him , but I am also happy with Fermín, they are always an option for eleven, “he explained.
“I think what I have to say is that we defended well. All were involved in the defense and that was really good. I think we learned a lot from this. Defend the goal, again a goal to zero. But in the first art it is about the Positioning, of the pass, and all those things.
In addition, the Barca coach insisted on the importance of the goal to zero for the fourth time in the last five games. “I think everyone shows their responsibility in that and we have four central defenders who are really at a great level, but also the sides are fine, so everyone is fine. Casadó did a great job today. Pedri is incredible,” affirmed.
“I wanted to give him a break for a few minutes and, of course, Pedri always needs it in the country Final of the Copa del Rey.